AddressEstimated start date: Commencing Term 3 (July 2024)
Position tenure: Fixed Term
Weeks worked: School term weeks only (holidays unpaid)
Tenure duration: 6 Month Contract
Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required: 32.5 hours across 5 days/week
Salary level, range or hourly rate: School Officer Level 2 - $31.56/hr + Super(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)
Employment conditions: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement
About the Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic Classroom Support School Officer to join our school community.
Become part of a welcoming community of learners at St Mary's Primary School, Woodend, Ipswich. The position is fixed term, 5 days, 32.5 hrs/week, with a team of dedicated and supportive professionals.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to:
- Implement effective strategies that support students with learning needs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
- Work collaboratively and under the guidance of class teacher.
- Use technology to assist student learning, record and maintain administrative records and keep up to date with school communication and expectations.
About our School:
St Mary’s Primary School is situated in the historic Queensland provincial city of Ipswich, 35 km from Brisbane CBD. Our mission is to make Jesus real every day in the small things we do and say.
Our beautiful, historical architecture of sandstone buildings are a visual reminder that quality Catholic Education has been delivered on our site for over 150 years. We are a co-educational school with a current enrolment of 578 students from Prep through to Year 6. The dedicated teaching and support staff endeavour to provide high quality, inclusive education by providing engaging learning activities that support not only students’ academic advancement but also their personal growth based upon a Catholic Christian tradition. Explore our school website to learn more about us.
There are a number of benefits available to staff at St Mary’s Primary School such as:
- Staff car parking & Easy access to public transport
- Access to professional development opportunities
- School tuckshop
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice
- Annual provision of CPR and First Aid Training
- Free Flu vaccination annually
- Free tea and coffee
- Staff Wellbeing Program
Please include a cover letter addressing the criteria with your online application.
To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:
- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
Please note applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. Successful applicants will complete requisite Working With Children (WWC) pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this role.
Closing date: 28-Jun-2024
